Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ashok Barnwal appointed Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary
Ashok Barnwal, a senior IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh.
He was previously the Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Medical Education Department.
This appointment comes after the current Chief Secretary, Anurag Jain, was named CEO of the NITI Aayog by the Central government.
Ashok Barnwal will serve in this role until his retirement in January 2027.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, congratulated him on his new position.
Ashok Barnwal appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh.
He was previously the Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Medical Education Department.
Barnwal is an IAS officer of the 1991 batch.
He will serve until his retirement in January 2027.
Anurag Jain, the current Chief Secretary, has been appointed as CEO of NITI Aayog.
- Who
- Ashok Barnwal
- What
- Appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To fill the vacancy left by Anurag Jain's appointment as CEO of NITI Aayog
Government Appointment
Career Progression
Appointment Process
Government Appointment
The appointment follows standard government procedures and is a routine administrative decision.
Career Progression
This is a significant career milestone for Ashok Barnwal, marking his promotion to a top administrative role.
- Appointee
- Ashok Barnwal
- Previous Position
- Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Health and Medical Education Department
- Batch
- 1991 batch IAS officer
- Retirement Date
- January 2027
- Current Chief Secretary
- Anurag Jain
- New Role of Anurag Jain
- CEO of NITI Aayog